Tip: Burglars use social media to target homes

9:24 AM,
Jan. 8, 2014

Written by

Kim Komando
Special for USA TODAY

BURGLARS USE SOCIAL MEDIA

Q. I read that burglars use social media to target victims. How do they do it?

A. Criminals only need a rough idea of where you live -- and access to Google Street View -- to start casing your home. Using check-in apps and posting vacation photos broadcasts to the world that you're not at home right then. Be sure to check your privacy settings -- and wait until you're safely home to share vacation stories.NEW WAYS THIEVES STEAL YOUR IDENTITY ...